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Plastic toys “CHILDREN'S TOY DOMESTIC ANIMALS SOFTY SET” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00148/25
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 35% and 0.54% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation
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Product
Plastic toys
- Name / model
- CHILDREN'S TOY DOMESTIC ANIMALS SOFTY SET
- Barcode
- 3858890639674
- Category
- Toys
- Set of plastic toys in the shape of domestic animals, six pieces.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured values: 35% and 0.54% by weight, respectively). These phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 06/12/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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